Tatamy, PA Demographics
A map of Tatamy's Population by Race
Tatamy, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,464, a large increase from the 1,203 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 3.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tatamy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Tatamy has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tatamy, that probability was 30.8% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Tatamy is ranked the 803rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tatamy was ranked the 896th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Tatamy's White Population
1,158 residents of Tatamy, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tatamy is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Tatamy ranks 1491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tatamy's White population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Tatamy's population has decreased from 82.7% to 79.1%.
Tatamy is more White than neighboring Chestnut Hill (63% White). Tatamy is less White than neighboring Stockertown (86.2% White), Eastlawn Gardens (92.9% White), Belfast (92.6% White), and Palmer Heights (79.6% White).
Tatamy's Black Population
48 residents of Tatamy, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tatamy is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Tatamy ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tatamy's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Tatamy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.
Tatamy is more Black than neighboring Stockertown (1% Black), Eastlawn Gardens (0% Black), and Belfast (0% Black). Tatamy is less Black than neighboring Palmer Heights (4.7% Black), and Chestnut Hill (11.4% Black).
Tatamy's Asian Population
49 residents of Tatamy, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tatamy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Tatamy ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tatamy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Asian residents' share of Tatamy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.
Tatamy is more Asian than neighboring Stockertown (0% Asian), Eastlawn Gardens (0.9% Asian), Belfast (0% Asian), and Palmer Heights (0.8% Asian). Tatamy is less Asian than neighboring Chestnut Hill (9.4% Asian).
Tatamy's Hispanic Population
92 residents of Tatamy, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tatamy is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tatamy ranks 357th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tatamy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Tatamy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.
Tatamy is more Hispanic than neighboring Stockertown (3.1% Hispanic), Eastlawn Gardens (3.7% Hispanic), and Belfast (0% Hispanic). Tatamy is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmer Heights (11.1% Hispanic), and Chestnut Hill (13.7% Hispanic).
Tatamy's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Tatamy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tatamy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Tatamy ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tatamy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tatamy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Tatamy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stockertown (0.5% Native American/Other).
Tatamy's Multiracial Population
117 residents of Tatamy, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tatamy is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Tatamy ranks 680th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Tatamy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 154.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Tatamy's population has increased from 3.8% to 8.0%.
Tatamy is more Multiracial than neighboring Eastlawn Gardens (2.5% Multiracial), Belfast (7.4% Multiracial), Palmer Heights (3.7% Multiracial), and Chestnut Hill (2.5% Multiracial). Tatamy is less Multiracial than neighboring Stockertown (9.2% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.